American Institute of Philanthropy

American Institute of Philanthropy is a charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions. The website includes an A-Z list of USA Charities.

The website will provide you with information about the organization, the charities they rate, and their method of grading charities. Special features will focus on top salaries, top-rated groups, and hot topics in America’s most popular causes such as: Abortion, Animal Protection, Cancer, Child Sponsorship, Environment, Human Rights, International Relief, Senior Citizens, and more.

Other features include tips for giving wisely, a helpful-hints guide for getting the most for the dollars you donate; tips for online giving; answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ); praise from both the press and regular American citizens; useful and interesting articles on a variety of topics relating to charitable giving; and more.